Rehana Begg

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Fresh Off the Line: Six Product Rollouts to Level Up Your Engineering Toolkit

1 week ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Sponsored RecommendationsClean. Compact. Less heat. SEW-EURODRIVE Introduces DR2C motor, IE5 Ultra-Premium Efficiency MotorUnlike passive products - made of simple carbon springs - the bionic prostheses developed by Revival Bionics are propulsive, equipped with a motor and an artificial Achilles tendon... Electric drives are a key technology for the performance of machines, robots, and power tools. Download this guide for an introduction to high-quality mechatronic drive systems...
Engineering Concerns About Artificial Intelligence

2 weeks ago | electronicdesign.com | Rehana Begg |Len Vermillion |Anna Townshend |William Wong

What you'll learn: What engineers in different areas think about machine learning. What considerations and concerns do engineers have about artificial intelligence? Things to consider when evaluating the applicability of AI in an application. Artificial intelligence (AI) has all the buzz these days, but incorporating it into industries with lots of engineering considerations can be challenging-from safety to security.
Webinar Preview: Top Engineers Discuss Key Trends in Automation and Robotics

2 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Jacob (Jake) Gelinas is a sales engineer for Parvalux by maxon, a manufacturer of fractional horsepower, geared, electric motors. In this video, he joins Machine Design’s editor-in-chief, Rehana Begg, in bringing attention to an upcoming webinar. Scheduled for May 20, “Speaking Robotics & Automation: Insights & Risks for Mechanical Design Professionals” invites a panel of mechanical, design and applications engineers to provide perspectives on how market dynamics impact their industries.
100 Years of Innovation: Festo’s Incredible Machine Impels Seamless Connectivity

2 weeks ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

In a world of competitive marketing, the challenge to bring awareness to a century-old brand can be daunting.
Schaeffler’s XZU Conical Thrust Cage Needle Roller Bearing for Robotics

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Schaeffler was a runner-up in this year’s prestigious Hermes Awards at Hannover Messe 2025. The nomination was for a newly developed XZU needle roller bearing. Klaus Rosenfeld, CEO of Schaeffler AG, said that many years of experience went into the bearing’s design. The motion technology company’s engineers noted that it is well-suited for articulated-arm applications.
Hermes Awards 2025: Siemens Generative AI-Powered Assistant Goes for the Win

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

Siemens has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Hermes Award for its generative AI-powered assistant. The announcement was made at Hannover Messe’s opening ceremony on March 30, 2025, following deliberations by an independent panel of jurors chaired by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Hanselka, president of the Fraunhofer Society. Checking the Boxes on the Award CriteriaSiemens’ AI-driven “industrial copilots” are designed to enhance workforce efficiency by eliminating repetitive tasks and boosting productivity.
Actuator Advancements Turn Heads at MD&M West

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

At MD&M West 2025, Henry Kim, a regional sales engineer at Harmonic Drive, demonstrated advancements in actuator design. Kim said that Harmonic Drive supplies the component gears that go into robotic arm joints. He added that the company is shifting from supplying components to providing integrated solutions, including actuators with integrated motors and controllers.
Currency Inspection Demonstration Using High-fidelity 3D Profile Sensor

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

In this video, Valérie Servranckx, an application specialist at Zebra Technologies, demonstrates how currency is inspected using a Zebra AltiZ high-fidelity 3D profile sensor. “What we’re inspecting here today is our Canadian dollar bills,” said Servranckx.
Meet Five Women Shaping Engineering Careers

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg |Sharon Spielman

March is Women’s History Month. It’s a chance to honor the contributions of women in history and shine a spotlight on their lasting impact. Despite the limited opportunities to contribute, women have always been trailblazers. Among the publicly celebrated is Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), who wrote the first computer algorithm. There’s Katherine Johnson (1918-2020), an African American space scientist and mathematician, who figured out the trajectory for sending astronauts to the moon and back.
Design Engineer Demonstrates Extrusion Crosshead Prototype with Camlock Head

1 month ago | machinedesign.com | Rehana Begg

When choosing the right head and die for your extruder in industrial settings, selecting a well-suited connection type—such as a camlock head—is essential to ensure safe, reliable and effective operation. That is why Jacob Marcure, senior design engineer at Guill Tool & Engineering, showcased a prototype of his latest design at MD&M West 2025.